Harmonizing Sustainability and Resilience: The Integral Role of Internal Audit in ESG Implementation—A Review

Spyridon D. Lampropoulos, Georgios L. Thanasas, Alexandros Garefalakis and Ioannis Passas ()
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Spyridon D. Lampropoulos: Department of Management Science and Technology, University of Patras, 26334 Patras, Greece
Georgios L. Thanasas: Department of Management Science and Technology, University of Patras, 26334 Patras, Greece
Alexandros Garefalakis: Department of Business Administration and Tourism, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece
Ioannis Passas: Department of Business Administration and Tourism, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece

IJFS, 2025, vol. 13, issue 4, 1-26

Abstract: This comprehensive literature review delves into the dynamic role of Internal Audit (IA) in addressing sustainability, resilience, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations within organizations. It addresses two fundamental inquiries: Firstly, it examines how Internal Audit actively contributes to an organization’s sustainability and resilience initiatives through the effective implementation of ESG strategies. Secondly, it investigates methods for quantifying the additional value generated by ESG implementation. The review underscores the pivotal role of corporate responsibility (CR) and sustainable, responsible investment (SRI) in shaping the value proposition of ESG practices. Synthesizing diverse research findings, the review reveals that robust ESG practices not only foster enhanced profitability but also bolster market value. Significantly, it underscores the indispensable role of Internal Audit in effectively navigating the complex and evolving ESG landscape, thereby ensuring organizational resilience and sustainable growth.

Keywords: internal audit; sustainability; resilience; ESG implementation; corporate value measurement; accounting (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F2 F3 F41 F42 G1 G2 G3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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